Truth Changes Everything

How do Christians navigate the volatile conversations and news surrounding politics? Political discourse so often seems filled with brokenness, pessimism, and hopelessness. Karla Dial and Dr. Jeff explore these ideas and unpack what the hope of a biblical worldview offers to politics and how we should remain hopeful in the kingdom of God and King Jesus' reign. Check out The Stream to find out more...

Why is understanding marriage and the nature of men and women so crucial? As Dr. Colin Smothers and Dr. Jeff discuss, the Bible begins with a marriage between Adam and Eve, the gospel is explained as a marriage, and history ends with a marriage between the Lamb and the Church, the Bride. If we lack an understanding of marriage, sexuality, and human nature, we will inevitably have trouble understan...

Are you a young adult looking for significant purpose and meaning and not finding it in culture's shallow promises? Or are you a parent searching for resources to help guide your student to a purposeful and meaningful life? Lisa Anderson joins Dr. Jeff on the show to talk about these crucial topics and more. She is the director of Boundless and young adults at Focus on the Family, and hosts The Bo...

Are you looking for a reliable news resource?  The Pour Over exists to be a trustworthy news resource guiding people toward eternal hope. They imagine a world where people will display love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control when responding to current events. Don't miss out on the insightful conversation between Dr. Jeff and Jason Woodruff, the Fo...

Have you ever wondered if the Bible, in particular the Gospels, is reliable? Can they be put to the historical test and withstand scrutiny? Dr. Jeff is joined by J. Warner Wallace, who is a best-selling author, a Summit Faculty member, a professor, and a cold-case detective. He uses his unique skills and experience to showcase the reliability of the Bible and the redemptive story of Jesus in his u...

Dr. Jeff is joined by Summit Ministries' new Program Director, Kasey Leander, to discuss what many will see as the surprising openness of Gen Z to hearing and learning more about God, as evidenced by research that found one-third of 18-to-25 year-olds are more open than not about the existence of a higher power. Leander offers evidence from his own experience evangelizing on college campuses that...

College football fans have welcomed Emmy Award-winning ESPN sideline reporter Lauren Sisler into their homes weekly since 2016. But the popular journalist known for asking insightful questions and for the viral videos of her dancing her signature "Sideline Shimmy" shielded a tragic secret behind her smile for nearly two decades: Her mother and father died within hours of each other, victims of the...

How can an ancient faith stand the test of time in light of science, history, and philosophy? Tom Rudelius, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, asked a similar question. Tom encourages listeners not to be afraid of questions, as Christianity is a worldview that is both intellectually compelling and experientially satisfying. He shares his story of how he followed t...

In a culture that tells us to look inside ourselves, speak our truth, and just be ourselves, the Christian narrative is a beacon of truth and light. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves and find our foundational identity in him. This refocus leads to an abundant life. Rob Jackson, a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family, shares what a healthy identity, sexuality, and purpose look like.  Listen t...

Dr. Bob Paul, vice president of the Focus on the Family Marriage Institute, explains what marriage is and shouldn't be in this discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers which may surprise some people. He acknowledges that one of the reasons young people of faith today may not want to wed is tied to the poor examples provided by some older married believers – who fail to let God direct their marriages in the...

The stories we tell ourselves and believe shape our goals, priorities, and what the good life looks like. Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus telling others about the truth through stories and examples. He knew that to transform individuals, they must see themselves as part of the Christian grand story of reality. Kevin and Sam Sorbo join Dr. Jeff to discuss the centrality of storytelling and how...

For eight years, beginning when he was still a college student, Jameson Broggi worked tirelessly to get the South Carolina state legislature to pass the Reinforcing College Education on America's Constitutional Heritage (REACH) Act. Signed into law in April '21, the REACH ACT requires all South Carolina college students to take a three-credit-hour class on the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Ind...

Glenn Lutjens, a marriage and family counselor at Focus on the Family, talks with Dr. Jeff about the way in which he offers wisdom to couples rooted in caring for their bodies, minds, souls and spirits. He explains how psychiatrists like Sigmund Freud championed an approach that removed the spiritual focus from the equation and why doing so has often resulted in incomplete and insufficient assista...

In this second episode in which he recounts his visit to Israel in the midst of its war with Hamas, Dr. Jeff Myers unpacks the complexities of subjects like just war theory and what Christians can do to help restore peace to the land where Jesus lived. He explains that Hamas attacked Israel not to achieve a military objective, but to achieve its long-stated goal to eradicate its enemy nation and n...

In this special episode, Dr. Jeff Myers recounts details from his recent trip to Israel with a group of multifaith leaders amid the nation's war with Hamas. He explains why he was flummoxed by research that shows the rising generation knows Hamas is a terrorist group, but still sympathizes with its attack on Israel because of Palestinian grievances. He also speaks movingly of visiting the sights o...

What values did the founding fathers have in mind when helping to form our nation? How can we protect those values?  David Rubin speaks with Dr. Jeff at the National Religious Broadcaster's event about the current political landscape in America. He identifies the dangers of radical ideologies to democratic states. David is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children's Fund (SICF) – dedicat...

What is the importance of bodily autonomy when a woman is carrying a child? Is there hope and healing for women who have regrets about having an abortion? What does it mean that Colorado is now an 'abortion destination state'?  Robyn Chambers talks with Dr. Jeff about the current landscape of the abortion debate and the hope and healing offered to women. Robyn is the vice president of Advocacy for...

How, as followers of Jesus, can we be  in the culture but not  of the culture? We know that our allegiance is to King Jesus, however, this does not mean we should ignore the culture around us. We are to live as sons and daughters of God's light (Ephesians 5:8) in a world filled with darkness.  But how do we properly discern how and when to engage with cultural movies, stories, songs, or topics? Li...

Do you want to inform those around you about the value of a biblical worldview over and against counterfeit ideas? Then this is the episode for you! This special show features Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, John Cooper, who is the lead singer of the band Skillet, and Lucas Miles, a best-selling author and pastor. This panel took place at the Turning Point USA Pastor's Summit event...

 Anxiety and depression are rampant in our culture today, particularly among the rising generation. But while life can be hard, it's critical not to think of things that are difficult as necessarily being bad. That's just some of the wisdom author and mommy blogger Abbie Halberstadt shares with Dr. Jeff Myers, unpacking the truths from her book, Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad. Halberstadt, a ho...

Do you feel confused or undecided when hearing talk about AI, ChatGPT, and other technological advances? What is perhaps alarming to some is that these technologies are already here and being used widely. The question is how if at all, Christians should use these tools to advance the Kingdom of God. Chase Cappo of Bible Chat shares hisinsight on what this could look like Listen to every episode of...

Do you feel overwhelmed as a parent, teacher, or pastor of the rising generation? In our increasingly post-Christian culture, raising kids can be challenging, and equipping them with a biblical worldview can feel daunting. Listen in to the conversation between Dr. Jeff Myers and Ginger Hubbard as they discuss the importance of raising our children with God's truth. Ginger has written several books...

Are we prepared to speak to and connect with the rising generations about the good news of Jesus? If we want young Christians to contend for the faith that was entrusted to the Church, we must equip them in ways that resonate with them. Best-selling author and a Summit favorite, Dr. Sean McDowell, shares some insight and encouragement on what it looks like to winsomely share the transformational g...

God intends the humanity in each of us to be deeply experienced, lavishly enjoyed, and exuberantly celebrated. In fact this is what the gospel is all about.   Yes, the gospel. Contrary to conventional thinking — inside and outside the church — following Jesus is not about denying our humanness but embracing it. Rather than acting more spiritual or being more religious, we're called and enabled to...

Are you confused and overwhelmed about the wars and conflicts in Palestine, Israel, and the Near East? Robert Nicholson is the President and Executive Director of The Philos Project and shares some needed context and history of the pivotal area. This is a land rich in biblical history and Christians would do well to have some awareness of what is happening in this significant region. Listen to eve...